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Bruce Siebold
Nov 1, 20201 min read
Snowbirds
Winter came early this year to Eighty Acres with October snow, blustery winds and below normal temperatures. Just wondering if this...
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Bruce Siebold
Oct 25, 20201 min read
Glory Days
These are the glory days for sumac as their deep crimson red leaves represent a truly remarkable time in their life's journey. At this...
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Bruce Siebold
Oct 18, 20201 min read
A Hunter's Prayer
The hunters aim was true as the broad head arrow slipped through the early morning air at 270 feet per second. and found the shoulder of...
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Bruce Siebold
Oct 11, 20201 min read
A Thousand Memories
If life were a spiderweb, which road would you take? Out of habit, most travelers prefer the safest route. Never exploring or straying...
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Bruce Siebold
Oct 4, 20201 min read
Maybe Next Year?
Wild grapes abound on Eighty Acres and each year I ponder what I should do with them. Hmmmm? I could make a few jars of jams and jellies....
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Bruce Siebold
Sep 27, 20201 min read
Equinox
The fall equinox, and the Earth Mother celebrated with a breath taking sunset. Today the earth spins in perfect balance giving an equal...
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Bruce Siebold
Sep 20, 20201 min read
Voices Of The Trees
The trees on Eighty Acres have many voices, and they often speak to me as I wander under their outstretched arms. Sometimes their voices...
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Bruce Siebold
Sep 13, 20201 min read
Just Imagine!
On Eighty Acres you will find flower gardens filled with a diversity of plants, A multitude of colors will be found; black eyed susan,...
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Bruce Siebold
Sep 6, 20201 min read
Super Monarch-Super Journey
Early September and the days are growing shorter on Eighty Acres. It is the Earth Mother's signal to the monarch butterflies it is time...
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Bruce Siebold
Aug 23, 20201 min read
Jack-In-The-Pulpit
Hidden away on Eighty Acres I know of three Jack-In-the-Pulpit plants. They prefer to grow in moist, shady areas, and are often found...
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Bruce Siebold
Aug 16, 20201 min read
Just Enough Time
Today a red lily bloomed in my garden. It was the flower's first day and last day. The lily's entire flowering life counted in a single...
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Bruce Siebold
Aug 9, 20201 min read
The Grinch's Hand
If you stretch your imagination a bit, you will see a Grinch-like hand and long fingers over Eighty Acres. But not to worry. All is well...
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Bruce Siebold
Aug 2, 20201 min read
King Tut Comes To Eighty Acres
Each summer you will find at least one King Tut plant on Eighty Acres. The King Tut plant is named after the Egyptian boy king and is a...
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Bruce Siebold
Jul 26, 20201 min read
When The Spots Fade Away
Born in May on Eighty Acres, these twin fawns weighed only 6-8 pounds but within one hour were able to stand on their trembling and...
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Bruce Siebold
Jul 19, 20201 min read
Sunset Reflections
With the sunrise our day began on Eighty Acres. My partner and I have adventures planned, chores to complete, energy within our souls,...
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Bruce Siebold
Jul 12, 20201 min read
A New Day
As the early morning sun kissed Eighty Acres my mind wrestled with a dozen excuses not to take my daily walk. My soul was restless, my...
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Bruce Siebold
Jun 28, 20201 min read
Blending In
In order to protect themselves from harm, tree frogs are able to blend in perfectly with their surroundings. So too, many people simply...
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Bruce Siebold
Jun 21, 20201 min read
Poppy Memories
This week the first poppy bloomed on Eighty Acres, and with it came a rush of memories from my past. Through my child's eyes I remembered...
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Bruce Siebold
Jun 14, 20201 min read
Taking A Few Small Steps
The eastern monarch butterflies returned to Eighty Acres in early May. Their journey began nearly 3000 miles away in the mountains of...
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Bruce Siebold
Jun 7, 20201 min read
After the Storm
The day was hot and humid and in the late afternoon the Earth Mother sent a severe thunderstorm. It was an angry storm with noisy winds...
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